INTRODUCTION
Monterey Country Club is one of the most active, social, and genuinely community-centered private golf clubs in Palm Desert, and one of the best value golf communities in the entire Coachella Valley. Developed by The Sunrise Companyfrom 1978 to 1982 on 375 acres of central Palm Desert, Monterey has built a reputation over more than four decades as the kind of place where neighbors become lifelong friends, where the tennis and pickleball courts are always full of life, and where the desert lifestyle is lived to its fullest every single day.
The community is built around a spectacular 27-hole championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson Jr.,comprising three unique nine-hole layouts set against rugged desert terrain with narrow, palm tree-lined fairways, well-bunkered greens, and water features incorporated throughout. The location could not be more central. Nestled between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue just south of Country Club Drive in the heart of Palm Desert, Monterey is within walking distance of the College of the Desert Street Fair and the McCallum Theatre, and minutes from some of the finest dining and shopping in the valley.
With 1,206 ground-level condominiums all situated on the golf course, 37 community pools and spas, 9 tennis courts, 33 permanent pickleball courts, 4 bocce ball courts, a 27,000 sq ft Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse, and an HOA structure that includes cable, internet, insurance, exterior maintenance, and four rounds of golf, Monterey Country Club delivers extraordinary value for buyers seeking an active, low-maintenance desert lifestyle.
The community sells approximately 76 homes per year with an average community price of approximately $500,000,making it one of the most active and liquid markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Monterey Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Ted Robinson Jr. 27-Hole Championship Golf Course
27 holes | Three 9-hole courses | Par 36 each
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr. | Developed 1978 to 1982
The golf course at Monterey Country Club is one of the most unique layouts in the Coachella Valley. Rather than a single 18-hole course, Monterey features three beautifully landscaped 9-hole courses that can be combined in any configuration for a full round of 18 holes, giving members maximum flexibility and variety in their daily play.
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr., the courses wind through rugged desert terrain with narrow, palm tree-lined fairwaysand well-bunkered greens. Water features are incorporated into play on several holes, adding both visual beauty and strategic challenge. Spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains accompany every round.
Golf members also enjoy same-day access to 36 holes at Palm Valley Country Club and Palm Valley's Spa and Fitness Center, making the overall golf offering one of the most expansive of any club in the Palm Desert price range.
A full driving range, short game practice area, and putting green are on site. The pro shop is fully stocked and staffed with PGA professionals. Active men's and ladies' golf clubs with a full calendar of tournaments and events year-round.
Full Privilege Golf Membership: Unlimited access to 27 holes of golf, full driving range and practice facilities, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, fitness, dining, pool access, and full social calendar
Limited Golf Membership: 40 or 24 rounds of golf plus full sports and social access
Athletic Membership: Unlimited pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, fitness, dining, and all social events. No golf included
Golf annual dues: Approximately $5,220/year
Four rounds of golf: Included with mandatory HOA Fee 2 of approximately $141/month
THE RESIDENCES
Monterey Country Club offers 1,206 ground-level condominiums built between 1978 and 1981 across 375 acres of central Palm Desert. Every home is situated on the golf course with views of the fairways and the Santa Rosa Mountains. All properties are on fee simple land.
Homes are offered in at least eight floor plans ranging from approximately 1,262 to 2,450 sq ft with 2 to 3 bedrooms.Many condominiums have been beautifully renovated and modernized with contemporary finishes, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and upgraded flooring while maintaining the spacious ground-level layout that makes Monterey so livable.
Approximately 50% of homes sell furnished, making this an ideal community for buyers seeking a turnkey seasonal retreat.
HOA Structure:
HOA Fee 1 (approximately $800/month) covers building maintenance, cable and internet, insurance, exterior painting, common area maintenance, 37 community pools and spas, roof maintenance, roaming security, and trash service.
HOA Fee 2 (approximately $141/month) is mandatory and provides access to the clubhouse, tennis, fitness center, and four complimentary rounds of golf on the 27-hole championship course.
A transfer fee of approximately $9,565 is paid from escrow upon each sale, typically covered by the seller.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $300,000 to $1,000,000. Average community price approximately $500,000. Average days on market approximately 34 days. Approximately 76 homes sell per year,making this one of the most liquid markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Racquet Sports
Fitness and Recreation
Security and Services
HISTORY
Monterey Country Club was developed by The Sunrise Company beginning in 1978 and completed through 1982 on 375 acres of central Palm Desert. The Sunrise Company, one of the Coachella Valley's most respected residential developers, also developed Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert and Rancho La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta. The vision for Monterey was straightforward: a welcoming, activity-rich community where golf, tennis, and social life would be equally celebrated and where the barrier to entry would make the Coachella Valley country club lifestyle accessible to a broader range of buyers.
Ted Robinson Jr. designed the signature three nine-hole championship courses that give Monterey its distinctive flexibility and variety. Unlike a traditional 18-hole layout, the three-course configuration means members can play a different combination every day, keeping the golf experience fresh across decades of membership.
More than four decades later, Monterey Country Club remains one of the most socially active and genuinely community-centered private clubs in the Coachella Valley. The club's recent investment in 33 permanent pickleball courts has made it one of the premier pickleball destinations in the desert, attracting a new generation of buyers who want world-class racquet sports alongside their golf and club lifestyle.
LOCATION
Monterey Country Club is located at 41500 Monterey Avenue in central Palm Desert, California, between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue just south of Country Club Drive.
The community enjoys one of the most central and convenient locations of any private golf club in the Coachella Valley. Walking distance to the College of the Desert Street Fair and the McCallum Theatre, one of the premier live performance venues in the desert. El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away. Eisenhower Medical Centeris nearby. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away.
Monterey's central location and proximity to the best of Palm Desert's dining, shopping, entertainment, and healthcare make it the most conveniently situated private golf community in the city.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Monterey Country Club is one of the most active resale markets of any private golf community in the Coachella Valley, with approximately 76 homes selling per year. The combination of an unbeatable central Palm Desert location, an HOA that includes cable, internet, insurance, maintenance, and four rounds of golf, one of the largest pickleball facilities in the desert, and a price point starting at $300,000 creates consistent and strong buyer demand year-round.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Monterey Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, Bighorn Golf Club, Toscana, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a turnkey furnished condo, a beautifully renovated ground-level retreat with fairway views, or an investment property in one of Palm Desert's most liquid and active markets, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Monterey Country Club listings.
INTRODUCTION
Monterey Country Club is one of the most active, social, and genuinely community-centered private golf clubs in Palm Desert, and one of the best value golf communities in the entire Coachella Valley. Developed by The Sunrise Companyfrom 1978 to 1982 on 375 acres of central Palm Desert, Monterey has built a reputation over more than four decades as the kind of place where neighbors become lifelong friends, where the tennis and pickleball courts are always full of life, and where the desert lifestyle is lived to its fullest every single day.
The community is built around a spectacular 27-hole championship golf course designed by Ted Robinson Jr.,comprising three unique nine-hole layouts set against rugged desert terrain with narrow, palm tree-lined fairways, well-bunkered greens, and water features incorporated throughout. The location could not be more central. Nestled between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue just south of Country Club Drive in the heart of Palm Desert, Monterey is within walking distance of the College of the Desert Street Fair and the McCallum Theatre, and minutes from some of the finest dining and shopping in the valley.
With 1,206 ground-level condominiums all situated on the golf course, 37 community pools and spas, 9 tennis courts, 33 permanent pickleball courts, 4 bocce ball courts, a 27,000 sq ft Spanish Colonial-style clubhouse, and an HOA structure that includes cable, internet, insurance, exterior maintenance, and four rounds of golf, Monterey Country Club delivers extraordinary value for buyers seeking an active, low-maintenance desert lifestyle.
The community sells approximately 76 homes per year with an average community price of approximately $500,000,making it one of the most active and liquid markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate are your Coachella Valley specialists for Monterey Country Club real estate. Call today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com.
THE COURSE
Ted Robinson Jr. 27-Hole Championship Golf Course
27 holes | Three 9-hole courses | Par 36 each
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr. | Developed 1978 to 1982
The golf course at Monterey Country Club is one of the most unique layouts in the Coachella Valley. Rather than a single 18-hole course, Monterey features three beautifully landscaped 9-hole courses that can be combined in any configuration for a full round of 18 holes, giving members maximum flexibility and variety in their daily play.
Designed by Ted Robinson Jr., the courses wind through rugged desert terrain with narrow, palm tree-lined fairwaysand well-bunkered greens. Water features are incorporated into play on several holes, adding both visual beauty and strategic challenge. Spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains accompany every round.
Golf members also enjoy same-day access to 36 holes at Palm Valley Country Club and Palm Valley's Spa and Fitness Center, making the overall golf offering one of the most expansive of any club in the Palm Desert price range.
A full driving range, short game practice area, and putting green are on site. The pro shop is fully stocked and staffed with PGA professionals. Active men's and ladies' golf clubs with a full calendar of tournaments and events year-round.
Full Privilege Golf Membership: Unlimited access to 27 holes of golf, full driving range and practice facilities, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, fitness, dining, pool access, and full social calendar
Limited Golf Membership: 40 or 24 rounds of golf plus full sports and social access
Athletic Membership: Unlimited pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, fitness, dining, and all social events. No golf included
Golf annual dues: Approximately $5,220/year
Four rounds of golf: Included with mandatory HOA Fee 2 of approximately $141/month
THE RESIDENCES
Monterey Country Club offers 1,206 ground-level condominiums built between 1978 and 1981 across 375 acres of central Palm Desert. Every home is situated on the golf course with views of the fairways and the Santa Rosa Mountains. All properties are on fee simple land.
Homes are offered in at least eight floor plans ranging from approximately 1,262 to 2,450 sq ft with 2 to 3 bedrooms.Many condominiums have been beautifully renovated and modernized with contemporary finishes, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and upgraded flooring while maintaining the spacious ground-level layout that makes Monterey so livable.
Approximately 50% of homes sell furnished, making this an ideal community for buyers seeking a turnkey seasonal retreat.
HOA Structure:
HOA Fee 1 (approximately $800/month) covers building maintenance, cable and internet, insurance, exterior painting, common area maintenance, 37 community pools and spas, roof maintenance, roaming security, and trash service.
HOA Fee 2 (approximately $141/month) is mandatory and provides access to the clubhouse, tennis, fitness center, and four complimentary rounds of golf on the 27-hole championship course.
A transfer fee of approximately $9,565 is paid from escrow upon each sale, typically covered by the seller.
2025-2026 market snapshot: Home values range from approximately $300,000 to $1,000,000. Average community price approximately $500,000. Average days on market approximately 34 days. Approximately 76 homes sell per year,making this one of the most liquid markets of any private golf community in Palm Desert.
REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE
AMENITIES
Golf
Clubhouse and Dining
Racquet Sports
Fitness and Recreation
Security and Services
HISTORY
Monterey Country Club was developed by The Sunrise Company beginning in 1978 and completed through 1982 on 375 acres of central Palm Desert. The Sunrise Company, one of the Coachella Valley's most respected residential developers, also developed Indian Ridge Country Club in Palm Desert and Rancho La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta. The vision for Monterey was straightforward: a welcoming, activity-rich community where golf, tennis, and social life would be equally celebrated and where the barrier to entry would make the Coachella Valley country club lifestyle accessible to a broader range of buyers.
Ted Robinson Jr. designed the signature three nine-hole championship courses that give Monterey its distinctive flexibility and variety. Unlike a traditional 18-hole layout, the three-course configuration means members can play a different combination every day, keeping the golf experience fresh across decades of membership.
More than four decades later, Monterey Country Club remains one of the most socially active and genuinely community-centered private clubs in the Coachella Valley. The club's recent investment in 33 permanent pickleball courts has made it one of the premier pickleball destinations in the desert, attracting a new generation of buyers who want world-class racquet sports alongside their golf and club lifestyle.
LOCATION
Monterey Country Club is located at 41500 Monterey Avenue in central Palm Desert, California, between Monterey Avenue and Portola Avenue just south of Country Club Drive.
The community enjoys one of the most central and convenient locations of any private golf club in the Coachella Valley. Walking distance to the College of the Desert Street Fair and the McCallum Theatre, one of the premier live performance venues in the desert. El Paseo, the Rodeo Drive of the desert, is minutes away. Eisenhower Medical Centeris nearby. Highway 111 and Interstate 10 connect residents to Indian Wells, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Springs. Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 20 to 25 minutes away.
Monterey's central location and proximity to the best of Palm Desert's dining, shopping, entertainment, and healthcare make it the most conveniently situated private golf community in the city.
WHY WORK WITH BILLY AND STACY THOMAN
Monterey Country Club is one of the most active resale markets of any private golf community in the Coachella Valley, with approximately 76 homes selling per year. The combination of an unbeatable central Palm Desert location, an HOA that includes cable, internet, insurance, maintenance, and four rounds of golf, one of the largest pickleball facilities in the desert, and a price point starting at $300,000 creates consistent and strong buyer demand year-round.
Billy and Stacy Thoman of Billy Thoman Real Estate specialize in Coachella Valley luxury real estate with deep knowledge of Monterey Country Club, Indian Ridge Country Club, Ironwood Country Club, Bighorn Golf Club, Toscana, and the full range of desert country club communities.
Whether you are searching for a turnkey furnished condo, a beautifully renovated ground-level retreat with fairway views, or an investment property in one of Palm Desert's most liquid and active markets, Billy and Stacy bring the expertise and local relationships to find exactly the right fit.
Call Billy and Stacy Thoman at Billy Thoman Real Estate today or visit MyHomeInTheDesert.com to explore current Monterey Country Club listings.
We will be able to provide you with the most advantageous and up to date knowledge of the desert. Buyers and Sellers alike will tell you that they received the highest level of customer service and care.
